Estimator - Design/Build

Razorjack Recruiting•Columbus, OH

About The Position

TriPax Resources is partnering with a growing landscape design-build company in the Columbus, Ohio area to recruit an experienced Estimator. The Estimator will take ownership of estimating for landscape installation and design-build projects. The role requires interpreting plans and specifications, preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and client-ready proposals, and supporting accurate project execution. The successful candidate will help improve estimating processes and systems while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and project execution. The Estimator will coordinate with sales, design, and production teams to ensure estimates, scopes, and job packets are accurate and complete. This position offers meaningful ownership of the estimating function and the opportunity to improve estimating systems and operational coordination as the business grows.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of LMN by Granum.
Demonstrated experience preparing estimates from plans and completing independent quantity takeoffs.
Solid understanding of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
Experience working with estimating assemblies, templates, and production rates.
Strong plan-reading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify potential project risks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscape design-build, landscape installation, or construction estimating is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform independent quantity takeoffs from plans, drawings, and project specifications.
Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors across landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation, and lighting projects.
Develop accurate scopes of work and professional client proposals using LMN.
Identify missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, and potential project risks before work is sold.
Maintain and improve production rates, cost libraries, estimating assemblies, and templates.
Prepare and manage change orders, estimate revisions, and updated project costs.
Assemble complete, production-ready job packets for approved projects.
Ensure clear and accurate handoffs between sales, design, and production teams.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve estimating accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Help develop and refine estimating systems as the company grows.